Embattled New York native and hip hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has pleaded not guilty to the latest charges against him as he and his legal team rapidly approach his trial for sex trafficking, racketeering, and more.

Sean “Diddy” Combs” maintained his innocence as he faces additional charges. On Monday (April 14), the 55-year-old entered a not guilty plea to two new charges: one count of sex trafficking and one count of transportation to engage in prostitution of “Victim-2,” before U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian in Manhattan, according to Reuters.

Sean "Diddy" Combs sits with members of his defense team for a conference ahead of his trial next month on sex trafficking charges, in New York, U.S., April 18, 2025, in this courtroom sketch. REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg